bdverkest Posted July 14, 2022 Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 Any suggestions for a portable air compressor to carry on board our Class A motorhome when traveling? Looking for capacity, durability and reliability… Any recommendations? Thanks in advance… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted July 14, 2022 Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 If you have an onboard generator, I would suggest one that is 120V and if you have the room for one, I prefer one of the small tank type compressors as they can do much more than just inflate tires. I carried a Craftsman like this but there may be better choices for you today. On the other hand there are small 12V compressors with the Vair models probably the highest rated, although there are much less costly brands available with similar specs. In compact 120V tire inflators we a friend has used this one for about 10 years now. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdverkest Posted July 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 Thanks Kirk for the information. And thank you for your service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted July 14, 2022 Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 Viair compressors are great, if you prefer 12vdc. I use the Fortress Ultra Quiet from Harbor Freight, which uses 120 vac. It's compact, not too heavy and reasonably quiet. I'm really satisfied with it. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJohns Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 Make sure it goes to 150 PSI Quote 2002 Beaver Marquis Emerald C-12 Cat 505 HP 2014 Volvo 630 D-13 I Shift SOLD 2017 New Horizons SOLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKRITTER Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 When we had a 5th wheel I bought a Viair 400P-RV and moved it to the MH when we bought it. Always has worked well. Quote 2013 Newmar Dutchstar 4318 2019 F150 KR 4X4 BlueOx 10K Tow Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 Another vote for the Viair. Works great and easy to move about. Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packnrat Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 viair is a very good brand, but think about not just the top psi, but the volume you get out of the unit and the "run" time. do you just want to "top off" or fill a flat? change tires? get a good 5 gallon min sized tank. yes a full sized tire can be changed with a couple hand tools and compressed air supply. no fancy powered lug nut tool needed. just a socket, a bar and a six foot pipe, couple tire spoons. (pre mounted on a rim). heck even on the rigs at work, the tire guys change out a tire without even taking the rim off the truck. sure they do it all the time but a fast 5 min job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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